Chimpanzees' tea party

[1][4][5][2] The chimps, adorned in hats, dresses, and other garments, would engage in activities reminiscent of a sophisticated tea party, such as sipping from cups, nibbling on snacks, and interacting with each other in playful ways.

[7][3] Neil Heath notes that concerns over animal welfare and the potential for exploitation have been a result of using chimps for advertising campaigns.

Notably, companies like PG Tips seized upon the appeal of trained chimpanzees and monkeys to craft television advertisements.

[9] Spearheaded by institutions such as the London Zoo, these shows showcased the abilities of chimpanzees and other animals, drawing visitors from distant locales and establishing a trend that transcended geographical boundaries into many other countries.

[1] Allen, Park, and Watt contend that the treatment of the chimps in the Chimpanzee Tea Party reflect the attitude of Euro-Americans toward dark-skinned people as well as children or babies.

[1] Allen, Parker, and Watt state the tea party chimps were linked to many important topics such as views on youth, status, morals, etc.

[3] This changed behavior hindered the socialization of the trained chimps with their untrained comrades, and it led to increased isolation and human reliance, along with occasional aggressive outbursts.

[2]The Guardian article provides insight into this as Jim Cronin, director of the Monkey World ape sanctuary near Wareham, Dorset, states: "The advertisements have been damaging to chimpanzees.

Depiction of a chimpanzee in a zoo drinking tea